Fence Regulations in Nash County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Nash County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Nash County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Retaining Walls
Nash County's Unified Development Ordinance defines a retaining wall as any masonry, metal or treated-wood structure built to keep soil, rock or fill from shifting sideways, § 2-4.141. The county then lets a retaining wall, like a fence, encroach into a required yard setback without a variance, as long as it does not block the sight area required at intersections and driveways, § 9-6.3(A)(2).
Nash County Allows Retaining Walls in Setbacks
Few RestrictionsNash County Unified Development Ordinance §§ 2-4.141, 9-6.3(A)(2)
2-4.141. Retaining Wall. A structure, either masonry, metal, or treated wood, designed to prevent the lateral displacement of soil, rock, fill or other similar material. ... At grade patios, play equipment or outdoor furniture, ornamental entry columns and gates, flag poles, lamp posts, address posts, HVAC equipment, mailboxes, outdoor fire places, public utility wires and poles, pumps or wells...
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